Throw a magnaflow muffler on it and you will be happy.

 

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I have the Stainless Works dual cat back on my 2013 Silverado. The "turbo" mufflers that come with it are actually straight thru and have a *horrendous* drone. I replaced them with their true turbo style mufflers and I'm happy with the setup now.

 

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2007+ Chevy/ GMC 2WD/ 4WD 4.8, 5.3, 6.0L Truck extended cab w/ std bed or crew cab w/short bed (143.5" W.B.)
304 SS 2.5" Dual Exhaust System with y-pipe, dual S-Tube turbo mufflers, 3.5" dia. polished slash cut tips, hangers and clamps.
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The S-Tube muffler is an awesome sound, very clean & crisp, doesn't sound like a motorboat!!

 

So 2 resonators, I've heard that eliminating the one at the rear may have caused a slight drone without helping it sound more aggressive. Does removing the resonator on y pipe assembly add drone? Does it make the exhaust note more aggressive? Thanks for any opinions.

 

I have a MBRP installer series on my VortecMax. For what it's worth. It's cheap because it's just your basic system. My only complaint, is that under heavy throttle and higher RPMs (5k+) it seems to get a weird whistle out of the tip. I do not mean a turbo sound, but I'll have to throw a gopro on it and get a second opinion.

 

BORLA cat back is da schizzle..................

 

To the OP, That is NOT a resonator as suggested, it's a non-02 monitored 3rd CAT add by GM for CAFE compliance, it was GMs easy/quick response to CAFE.

Several have gutted these 3rd cats from 09-13 and shared this information on several forums.

You're going to get a ton of taste variations in a thread like this, it's all about personal preference. Based on what you stated thus far I'd offer the suggestion of Borla S-Type pn# 140429. This was designed for "our" trucks specifically tuned for borla's deep throaty sound. The S-Type only comes in dual split @bumper and NOT in the rear-wheel split, that only comes in the Touring. You can also get the Touring in the rear bumper split but I like the louder better tuned new version. The tips are brawny and have a huge O.D. which appear larger than the typical 18" chrome redneck tips some call them. No offense to any rednecks, I used to use them too

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You could elect or not to gut the 3rd which will NOT throw any codes since it's non monitored. It really doesn't give you anything worth mentioning powerwise, but a slight sound difference is all. Gutting only, leaves the shell and passes visual for inspection/warranty. GM Service doesn't go around x-raying our CATs. They can inspect that's it is there though and void warranty if missing. Many offroad pipe the 3rd cat, but it's up to you, I like my warranty for now.

Have the same truck basically, 4x4 crew cab 5.3L and had my borla for 2 days now, but there are other great systems out there. I've had Borla on a couple of 5th gen fbody's until I outgrew them needing dumps for the stroker. You'll love the borla I guarantee it.

I'm making a sound clip hopefully this evening and will share it if that helps.

 

Before I decided to run pipes I just unbolted the exhaust at the back of the y pipe. It sounded awesome. Also did it on my girl's f150 with the 5.4. Best sounding ford around. You should at least try it.You will fall in love.